December 31, 1968 • 50m
Gavin Ker of Slitrig, the eldest son of the family, seeks a wider world, but a shattering experience lies in front of him.
January 7, 1969 • 50m
Accused of murdering an Englishman when he led his men across the border in search of Agnes, Gavin must stand trial at the next Da...Read more
January 14, 1969 • 50m
Religion is in turmoil and men turn to darker gods. On the Scottish border witchcraft is rife. So when a neighbour's cattle catc...Read more
January 21, 1969 • 50m
Gavin is visited by a friend who tries to persuade him to travel to Europe with him. But some pilgrims arrive... a religious fana...Read more
January 28, 1969 • 50m
An English fugitive, Tom Styles, flees across the border to Scotland and hides. Gavin, riding by, is attacked by outlaws and Styl...Read more
February 4, 1969 • 50m
The Kers of Slitrig could be a force to be feared throughout the Border - if they only had a ruthless leader. David Scott is just...Read more
February 11, 1969 • 50m
Cessford lies wounded at Slitrig after an assassination attempt by John Hume. To finish him off the Humes will attack - and Slitr...Read more
February 18, 1969 • 50m
The Kers have quarrelled with the Armstrongs and today Jamie has to ride through Armstrong country. He encounters them at a water...Read more
February 25, 1969 • 50m
A wandering English mercenary called Rudge is taken on by Gavin to help with the harvest. Cessford calls - Gavin must make a raid...Read more
March 4, 1969 • 50m
The Warden's cattle have been raided by the Scotts of Branxholm, who boast of it openly. Cessford arrests them, and by doing so b...Read more
March 11, 1969 • 50m
The Telfers, friends of the Kers, are evicted for debt and dispossessed of their lands. Disdaining Gavin's charity, old Fergus Te...Read more
March 18, 1969 • 50m
Mario Vecchi, a young Italian physician, tries to save the life of Gavin's friend Andrew Johnstone. The patient dies and the Arms...Read more
March 25, 1969 • 50m
Brought from England to marry a Scot she detests, Lady Helen escapes from her escort and is held to ransom by some outlaws. Sent ...Read more